SPORTS BRIEF

New outdoors channel in Houma

From staff reports

Published: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 10:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 11:00 a.m.

The Sportsman Channel recently launching in Houma via Comcast cable. The Sportsman Channel is the first and only cable channel dedicated to providing hunting and fishing programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Sportsman Channel is the hunting and fishing destination for the dedicated sportsman offering such nationally acclaimed shows like Hunting 201-Beyond the Basics with Kim Hicks, BackLand Classics and Hook the Future.

The Sportsman Channel recently announced a new block of saltwater fishing programming on Wednesday nights titled, "Off-shore Wednesdays." This block will be home to programs such as, Sling N’ Bait and Chew on This - offering a mix of off-shore fishing for all levels of anglers.

"We’re pleased that Comcast recognizes the value of The Sportsman Channel in these markets," said C. Michael Cooley, President/CEO. "With the continued growth of the hunting and fishing industry in the U.S., sportsmen in these markets are sure to find this new addition a hit."

Launched in 2003, TSC is presently in 14.7 million households nationwide on a full and part-time basis. TSC is the only channel that can deliver 100 percent hunting and fishing programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Download a complete program schedule, view viewers’ videos and sign-up for their free magazine at www.thesportsmanchannel.com.

<p>The Sportsman Channel recently launching in Houma via Comcast cable. The Sportsman Channel is the first and only cable channel dedicated to providing hunting and fishing programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week.</p><p>The Sportsman Channel is the hunting and fishing destination for the dedicated sportsman offering such nationally acclaimed shows like Hunting 201-Beyond the Basics with Kim Hicks, BackLand Classics and Hook the Future.</p><p>The Sportsman Channel recently announced a new block of saltwater fishing programming on Wednesday nights titled, "Off-shore Wednesdays." This block will be home to programs such as, Sling N’ Bait and Chew on This - offering a mix of off-shore fishing for all levels of anglers.</p><p>"We’re pleased that Comcast recognizes the value of The Sportsman Channel in these markets," said C. Michael Cooley, President/CEO. "With the continued growth of the hunting and fishing industry in the U.S., sportsmen in these markets are sure to find this new addition a hit."</p><p>Launched in 2003, TSC is presently in 14.7 million households nationwide on a full and part-time basis. TSC is the only channel that can deliver 100 percent hunting and fishing programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Download a complete program schedule, view viewers’ videos and sign-up for their free magazine at www.thesportsmanchannel.com.</p>